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Grammar schools in and near Heckmondwike

All 1 grammar school in Heckmondwike, and the nearest just outside.

1 school in Heckmondwike

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  1. Heckmondwike Grammar School

    Heckmondwike, WF16 0AH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Heckmondwike grammar schools average.

    355 first choices, 207 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1678.9

    Heckmondwike grammar schools 78.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    3.6%Heckmondwike grammar schools 3.6%
    Pupils
    1,522
    Pupils per teacher
    19.3
    View school Heckmondwike Grammar School

Just outside Heckmondwike

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Heckmondwike.

  1. The Crossley Heath School

    8.5 miles from Heckmondwike · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results below the Heckmondwike grammar schools average, high absence.

    293 first choices, 177 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1673.2

    Heckmondwike grammar schools 78.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.6%Heckmondwike grammar schools 3.6%
    Pupils
    1,179
    Pupils per teacher
    19.2
    View school The Crossley Heath School

  2. The North Halifax Grammar School

    9.2 miles from Heckmondwike · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the Heckmondwike grammar schools average, high absence.

    240 first choices, 180 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1669.6

    Heckmondwike grammar schools 78.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    4.8%Heckmondwike grammar schools 3.6%
    Pupils
    1,207
    Pupils per teacher
    18.5
    View school The North Halifax Grammar School

  3. Ermysted's Grammar School

    22.7 miles from Heckmondwike · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Boys

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Boys
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the Heckmondwike grammar schools average, high absence.

    181 first choices, 127 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1664.3

    Heckmondwike grammar schools 78.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.3%Heckmondwike grammar schools 3.6%
    Pupils
    836
    Pupils per teacher
    18.9
    View school Ermysted's Grammar School

  4. Skipton Girls' High School

    22.8 miles from Heckmondwike · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18 · Girls

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Girls
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Results well below the Heckmondwike grammar schools average, high absence.

    180 first choices, 120 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1667.5

    Heckmondwike grammar schools 78.9England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.0%Heckmondwike grammar schools 3.6%
    Pupils
    862
    Pupils per teacher
    18.2
    View school Skipton Girls' High School
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About these schools

Grammar schools in Heckmondwike, explained

There is 1 grammar schools in Heckmondwike, teaching 1,522 children.

Pupils in Heckmondwike grammar schools scored an average Attainment 8 of 78.9 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

6.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £6,911 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 4.6% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many grammar schools are in Heckmondwike?
There are 1 grammar schools in Heckmondwike, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best grammar schools in Heckmondwike?
The highest-ranked grammar schools in Heckmondwike on Eduscope are Heckmondwike Grammar School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are grammar schools in Heckmondwike ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Heckmondwike grammar schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across grammar schools in Heckmondwike is 19:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do grammar school admissions work in Heckmondwike?
Grammar schools in Heckmondwike select pupils based on academic ability, usually through the 11-plus exam taken in Year 6. Each grammar school sets its own pass mark and oversubscription criteria. Check individual school pages on Eduscope for admissions details.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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